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Cats are favorite pets for many people. One reason for their popularity is their behavior, which can range from adorable and calm to erratic and wild in a split second. One activity cats particularly enjoy is climbing to the highest places they can reach. Here’s what your veterinarian wants you to know about this peculiar pet behavior. 

What’s the Connection Between Cats & High Places?

A Good Vantage Point 

High places help cats scope out small prey, similar to an owl in a tree. Another reason they enjoy a high vantage point is because, in the wild, they are both predator and prey; other animals naturally hunt them. A high point provides ample opportunities for a feline to spot a predator and escape before being caught. 

Asserting Dominance 

veterinarianIn homes where there is more than one pet, a cat may use height to assert dominance. Height gives them an advantage if there’s a fight and can make them look intimidating, keeping other felines from attacking. A cat may use the highest point in the house to signal that the area is theirs, and verticality is a great way to prevent fights among felines. 

They’re Out of Reach 

High places allow your pet to have plenty of their own space away from most humans and other animals when they need it. This is particularly helpful in the wild, which helps feline avoid predation and fights with other cats. In the home, a high vantage point can keep them away from other cats, dogs, children, vacuums, and humans trying to take them to a veterinarian. 

 

To learn more about your pet’s behaviors and what they mean, contact a veterinarian at Rolling Hills Veterinary Hospital. They can answer any questions you have about your cat’s strange actions, and if you’re worried about your furry friend’s health, they have you covered. They have two convenient locations in Columbia, MO, which means you’re never far from top-tier pet care. To schedule an appointment, call (573) 449-3791 to reach the Keene Street location or (573) 449-7387 to speak with the team at Buttonwood Drive. To learn more about their services, visit their website today. 

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